Author Guidelines

The Journal of Reflective Education (JRE) welcomes the submission of high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of education. Authors are required to follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. General Requirements

Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Submissions should align with the focus and scope of JRE in the field of education.
Manuscripts must be written in clear and academic English.
Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the content, data, and references.

2. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized as follows:

  • Title: Clear, concise, and informative (maximum 15 words).
  • Author(s) Information: Full name(s), institutional affiliation(s), and email address of the corresponding author.
  • Abstract: 150–250 words summarizing the purpose, method, results, and conclusion.
  • Keywords: 3–5 relevant keywords.
  • Introduction: Background, research problem, objectives, and significance of the study.
  • Research Methodology: Research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
  • Results and Discussion: Presentation and interpretation of findings.
  • Conclusion: Summary of findings and recommendations.
  • References: List of cited works.

3. Formatting Guidelines

Manuscripts should be prepared using the official JRE template.
Paper size: A4 (210 × 297 mm).
Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt.
Line spacing: 1.5.
Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides.
Length: 8–15 pages (including references).

4. Citation and References

Authors must use a consistent citation style (e.g., APA 7th Edition).
All references cited in the text must be listed in the reference section.
Authors are encouraged to use recent and relevant references (preferably from the last 5–10 years).
Use reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

5. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.
Authors must create an account and complete all required metadata.
Ensure that the manuscript file is anonymized for the review process (if applicable).

6. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a peer-review process.
JRE applies a double-blind review system, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.
The review process may involve revisions before a final decision is made.

7. Publication Fee

The Article Processing Charge (APC) is IDR 150,000.
Payment is required only after the manuscript is accepted for publication.

8. Ethical Considerations

Authors must adhere to publication ethics standards.
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited, with a similarity index not exceeding 30%.
Any form of data fabrication or falsification is unacceptable.

9. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work.
Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license.

10. Contact Information

For further information, authors may contact the editorial office through the official journal website or the email provided.